Young Professional –I (YP-I)

01 At a glance

Recruiting body	Indian Agricultural Research Institute
Job reference	01KZX8CZY9DQKX9RDGMPSM4EN2
Vacancies	1 posts
Qualification	Essential: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university with good academic record.
Location	See official notification
Employment	Contract
Applications close	Not specified

About this post

Indian Agricultural Research Institute has issued an official recruitment notification for Young Professional –I (YP-I).

One Young Professional –I position for the Seed Production and Certification under STR component of AICRP on Seed (Crops), offered purely on a contractual, temporary, time-bound and project-co-terminus basis.

Experience requirement conflict — check official notification: The application format prints “Work experience – Minimum one year relevant experience,” although the advertised essential qualification on page 1 requires only graduation with a good academic record and does not state this experience requirement. The clauses conflict as to whether one year of relevant experience is mandatory.

Review the verified details below and read the linked official notification for the exact eligibility, dates and application instructions.

Qualification: Essential: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university with good academic record.
Pay: Rs. 30,000/- consolidated; Emoluments (Fixed) PM
Desirable qualifications: Working knowledge of computer and MS office. Hands-on-experience on seed/ planting materials and/ or agri-horticultural fields / laboratory.
Appointment nature and regularization: The position is purely temporary, time-bound and co-terminus with project; the selected candidates shall not claim for regular appointments at IARI/ICAR.
Fixed salary and facilities: The salary is fixed in nature and candidate cannot claim for any increment and other government facilities.
Continuation and termination: Continuation depends upon progress reviewed every six months by the Principal investigator. Appointment may be terminated at any time by giving one month's prior notice.
No travel allowance: No TA/DA will be paid for attending interview.
Governing memorandum: The terms and conditions for appointment of the Young Professionals will be governed by the ICAR Office Memorandum F. No. Agril. Edn. Edn. -1-06/2020-A&P dated 04.12.2020 and extant guidelines as and when issued in this regard.
Jurisdiction: Any dispute arising out of this advertisement or the selection process shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts at New Delhi.
Government rules: Notwithstanding anything contained hereinabove, the terms and conditions shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the Government of India (GoI), as amended from time to time.
Application mode: Walk-in interview

Important dates

Walk-in interview31 Aug 2026, 4:00 PM IST
Reporting time for interview31 Aug 2026, 3:30 PM IST
Deadline for declaration by candidates whose near or distant relative is an ICAR/IARI employee25 Aug 2026

02 Vacancies

Total vacancies: 1 posts

A category-wise breakdown is not available for this post.

03 Eligibility requirements

Education

Qualification

Essential: Graduate in any discipline from a recognized university with good academic record. · Equivalence: exact qualification required

Age and relaxation

Age and cutoff

21 to 45 years as on 31 Aug 2026

Experience and other rules

Status

Not specified in the current record

Pay and fees

Pay	INR 30,000 per month
Application fee	See the official notification

Selection process

Interview eligibilityOnly the candidates having essential qualifications will be interviewed.
Disqualification and final decisionConcealing of the facts or canvassing in any form shall lead to disqualification or termination of such candidate. The decision of the competent authority will be final and binding in all respects.

04 How to apply

Complete beforeNot specified

Application route Applications application deadline unavailable

Complete every required step in sequence. A portal registration alone may not complete the application.

Follow these steps in order

01
Appear with application and documents
Eligible candidates may appear for the walk-in interview on the specified date and time with their bio-data in the enclosed application format, the original copy and attested photocopies of relevant documents (Annexure-I).
02
Documents and photographs
Candidates must compulsorily bring the duly filled-in application form in the enclosed format, two passport-size photographs, all original testimonials (date of birth, degree certificate and experience certificate, if any), and a set of attested copies of their certificates.
03
Continuation of document instruction
Bring the experience certificate, if any, along with a set of attested copies of the certificates.
04
Employed candidates
No objection and experience certificate from the employer, in case he/she is in employment.
05
Relative declaration
A candidate intending to appear in the interview who has a near or distant relative employed by ICAR/I.A.R.I must submit in writing the relative's name, designation, nature of duties and relationship (Annexure-II) so as to reach A.O., DSST, ICAR-IARI, New Delhi-110012 by 25.08.2026. A declaration furnished only on the interview date will not permit the candidate to appear if the relative is found to be an ICAR/IARI employee.

Before final submissionRecheck your category, qualification, marks, contact details and uploaded documents. Use only the verified official routes shown on this page.

Important official conditions

Condition

Desirable qualifications	Working knowledge of computer and MS office. Hands-on-experience on seed/ planting materials and/ or agri-horticultural fields / laboratory.
Appointment nature and regularization	The position is purely temporary, time-bound and co-terminus with project; the selected candidates shall not claim for regular appointments at IARI/ICAR.
Fixed salary and facilities	The salary is fixed in nature and candidate cannot claim for any increment and other government facilities.
Continuation and termination	Continuation depends upon progress reviewed every six months by the Principal investigator. Appointment may be terminated at any time by giving one month's prior notice.
Experience requirement conflict — check official notification	The application format prints “Work experience – Minimum one year relevant experience,” although the advertised essential qualification on page 1 requires only graduation with a good academic record and does not state this experience requirement. The clauses conflict as to whether one year of relevant experience is mandatory.
No travel allowance	No TA/DA will be paid for attending interview.
Governing memorandum	The terms and conditions for appointment of the Young Professionals will be governed by the ICAR Office Memorandum F. No. Agril. Edn. Edn. -1-06/2020-A&P dated 04.12.2020 and extant guidelines as and when issued in this regard.
Jurisdiction	Any dispute arising out of this advertisement or the selection process shall be subject to the jurisdiction of the courts at New Delhi.
Government rules	Notwithstanding anything contained hereinabove, the terms and conditions shall be governed by the rules and regulations of the Government of India (GoI), as amended from time to time.

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